Published 1 year ago

Drivers in NI urged to be aware of test emergency text

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The UK wide test of the life-saving public Emergency Alerts system will take place at 3pm on Sunday, April 23. Every mobile phone in the UK will sound and vibrate for 10 seconds as the system is tested. Domestic violence charities have expressed concern that the siren, which will sound for ten seconds along with a vibration, could give away secret phones people are hiding.

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The Independent

Drivers warned not to pick up phones during emergency alert test

The AA said motorists may prefer to switch off their electronic devices before Sunday’s test.

1 year ago·London, United Kingdom

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Metro News

Drivers face £200 fine if they pick up phones during emergency test alert

Drivers should not respond to the emergency alert on Sunday (Picture: Getty Images) Drivers will be charged £200 if they pick up their phones behind the wheel during a government emergency test alert. The AA said people may prefer to switch off their mobiles to prevent any distractions. Anyone caught using them will not only face a fine but have six points added to their licence. At 3pm on April 23 millions of smartphones and tablets across the …

1 year ago·London, United Kingdom

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RTÉ

Drivers in NI urged to be aware of test emergency text

Road users who are travelling in border counties are urged to be aware of an upcoming emergency alert, which will be sent by the UK government to mobile phone users on Sunday to test a new public alert system.

1 year ago·Ireland

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